Vera Drake (2004)

Set in the heart of London during the 1950s, Vera Drake paints a poignant portrait of a woman who is the epitome of selflessness, adored by her working-class family and respected by her community. Vera, a humble cleaner serving the city's affluent households, lives a seemingly simple life. Her world revolves around her family - a loving mechanic husband, a son who tailors with precision, and a daughter who meticulously tests and packs electric lamps. Additionally, she extends her care to a sick mother and a handicapped neighbor, finding joy in their happiness. However, beneath the surface of her altruistic existence, Vera harbors a clandestine practice. Unbeknownst to her family, she assists women with unwanted pregnancies, inducing miscarriages in a time when such actions were deemed illegal. Vera, driven by a profound sense of compassion, views her actions as a necessary service for women in dire straits, always providing her aid with a comforting smile and encouraging words. The calm waters of Vera's life are disrupted when complications arise from one of her interventions. A woman, left pregnant due to an affair while her husband serves overseas, lands in the hospital, leading the police to Vera's doorstep. The ensuing investigation threatens to shatter Vera's world, leaving her family life hanging in the balance. As the severity of her actions come to light, Vera's world unravels, threatening the very fabric of her existence and leaving her family to grapple with the shocking revelation. Vera Drake is an evocative exploration of the shades of morality, the clandestine corners of compassion, and the lengths to which one woman will go to help those in need, even at the risk of losing everything she holds dear.

Vera Drake is a drama movie featuring Jeffry Wickham and directed by Mike Leigh.

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